MBHS PTSA - Mini-Grants

September 10, 2012

Funds are available for your project!

Download the Minigrant guidelines and application form here. Deadline: January 11, 2013.

Want to know how the Minigrant process works? View the Awards Cycle Flow Chart.

PTSA MINIGRANT AWARDEES 2011-12

PROJECT NAME	PROJECT DESCRIPTION	CONTACT	AWARD
Let the Light Shine!	LCD projector for Media Center and class check out	Andrea_Lamphier at mcpsmd.org	$500
NSL Capitol Field Trip	supplementary funding for Congressional visit by students	David_L_Swaney at mspsmd.org	$155
Impact/Chemical Goggles	3 Chem classrooms; replaced 35 previously; 70 more requested	Lillian_Miller at mcpsmd.org	$200
Electronic Balances	two new balances with .01 readability capacity	Lillian_Miller at mcpsmd.org	$378
Serial Number Restoration 1	on metal samples/firearms using magnet; reusable	Megan_K_Dieckman at mcpsmd.org	$250
Forensic Supplies 2	for fingerprinting, crime scene units; some items reusable	Megan_K_Dieckman at mcpsmd.org	$200
Skull 3	to replace stolen skull (to examine skull features)	Megan_K_Dieckman at mcpsmd.org	$250
Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell 1	collaboration with UMd to differentiate stem cells and debate of bioethics of genetic engineering	dSloe at mbhs.edu	$500
Seaperch Underwater Robots	build and utilize robot in tests of Bay or Potomac River (five groups)	Joseph_Boettchar at mcpmsmd.org	$350
ESOL Science Library 1	Discovery Education materials on various topics	Leslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org	$175
Science Dept Mini Copier 2	replacement; more efficient for a few pages	Leslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org	$150
Marine Bio Dissections 3	seafood dissections (squid, fish, clam, crab)	Leslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org	$150
ESOL Science Field Trip: Rock Creek Park 4	w/Alice Ferguson Foundation's Bridging the Watershed Program to study human impact on herring populations and water quality	Leslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org	$100
Robots Underwater 5	AP Physics/Marine Bio Field Trip: Anacostia River to test student built robots and perform water quality tests	Leslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org	$75
Chemistry Calculators	two sets of 29	Kristen_S_Reck at mcpsmd.org	$500
CO2 Canister for Dry Ice	to hold dry ice for experiments and demos	Eric_R_Prange at mcpsmd.org	$220
Digital Thermometers	26 thermometers (two class sets)	Eric_R_Prange at mcpsmd.org	$250
Chemistry Food Labs	beakers for fun food labs	Eric_R_Prange at mcpsmd.org	$80
Chemistry Library	10 copies per classroom of non-textbook reading (literacy)	Amanda_Macdonald at mcpsmd.org	$200
Chemistry Media	supplemental teaching materials: periodic table posters, DVDs	Elizabeth_R_Levien at mcpsmd.org	$200
Electric Car Kits	50 additional kits (for total of eight classes); part of STEM initiative; final project requirement	Janice_L_Blitz at mcpsmd.org	$500
Electric Car Additional Materials	15 glue guns, 24 wire cutters, 15 glue stick, pkgs	Allison_C_Frels at mcpsmd.org	$200
ELL Reading Library	high interest, lower level books for ELL students	Jennifer_L_Craft at mspsmd.org	$300
In Tune: The Young Musician's Textbook	30 magazine subscriptions w/teachers' guide for instrumental and other students (remainder of this year $208.50; next year $315; shelf life up to three years	Michelle_Roberts at mcpsmd.org	$315
Drum, Drum, Drum--Rhythm Practice	percussion instruments (djembes, bongos, maracas) for general music	Adam_R_Stephens at mcpsmd.org	$400
Senior Courtyard Mosaic	design and construct mosiac with a local artist-in-residence with Senior memorabilia--multi-year project with National Art Honor Society	Jacqueline_Armistead at mcpsmd.org	$100
Dance Costumes	class sets of costumes for final performances	Lauren_A_Gonzalez at mcpsmd.org	$200
Project Sand bells	10/10# + 10/15#; cross between medicine ball and dumbbell used for throwing, full body slams and complex Olympic style lifts	Robert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org	$250
Reflex Balls	to improve reaction time, one of the six skill components of fitness	Robert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org	$120
Bumper Plates	additional bumper plates for Olympic style lifts; weekly weight training classes	Robert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org	$160
Kettle bell	set?; more versatile than dumbbells; used for numerous exercise to lift functionally	Robert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org	$213
Strength Bands	three sets to outfit three new racks (combo platform, bench, squat stations)	Robert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org	$180
Snacks/Water for Health Room	for students ill or "undernourished"	Debra_C_Bitonti at mcpsmd.org	$500
Power Up Blair	UPS (uninterrupted power source) for 3 Blair-wide servers	dakaufma at mbhs.edu	$275
Shizumi Japanese Dance Presentation	presentation by local company	Paul_K_Moose at mcpsmd.org	$250
Men of Distinction	mentoring for Latino students who need academic and social support	Dirk_D_Cauley at mcpsmd.org	$200
SUBTOTAL BLAIR STAFF			$9,046.00
CLUB/TEAM NAME	PROJECT DESCRIPTION	CONTACT	AWARDS
Crew Team	one oar	Dana_Simel at mspcmd.org	$100
Women's Advocacy Group	self-defense workshop	Michelle_B_Gross at mcpsmd.org	$100
It's Academic	toward tournament fees which average $50	James_R_Schafer at mcpsmd.org	$100
Physics Team	Physics Olympiad Prelim Exam: "build/reinforce physics skills/study habits...enable them to compete in the highest level competition, the International Physics Olympiad"	mbphysicsteam at gmail.com (Nathan Ng)	$100
Chemathon Supplies	materials (pipets and chemicals) to prepare for late April competition at UMd	Eric_R_Prange at mcpsmd.org	$50
Poetry Slam Club	admission, transportation, workshop fees	Michelle_L_Edwards at mcpsmd.org	$100
African-American Cultural Enrichment Club	Black History Program costumes/accessories and props	Renee_S_Newman at mcpsmd.org	$100
W.E.B DuBois Honor Society	travel costs for Allegeny College (2 yr.) tour for disadvantaged students "to become more aware of college options" and share with younger students	Daryl_C_Howard at mcpsmd.org	$100
Spanish Honor Society/AP Spanish	field trip to Gala Theater	Dora_N_Santiago-Gonzalez at mcpsmd.org	$200
SUBTOTAL CLUBS			$950.00
TOTAL AWARDS			$9,996.00
TOTAL BUDGET 2011-2012			$10,000.00

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The Minigrant Committee:

• Co-chairs: Judith Arbacher, Parent (r-jarbacher at erols.com or 301.587.6020).  Lise Wurzbacher, Parent (lise.wurzbacher at gmail.com or 301.589.5409);
• Staff Liaison: Lansing Freeman, Social Studies (Lansing_C_Freeman at mcpsmd.org, 301.649.2854)
• PTSA Treasurer: Jerry Kickenson (jerry.kickenson at verizon.net, 301-649-5684)
• Students: Current SGA PTSA Liaison and others welcome.

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